Sourdough Bread Recipe
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Ingredients
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Starter
Dough
Method
Prepare the Starter
- 1
Mix the Ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine the sourdough starter, 100g of all-purpose flour, and 100ml of water. Mix until smooth.
- 2
Ferment the Starter
Cover the bowl with a cloth and let it sit at room temperature for 8-12 hours until it becomes bubbly and doubles in size.
Make the Dough
- 3
Combine Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the fermented starter, 400g of all-purpose flour, 350ml of water, and 10g of salt. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- 4
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 10-15 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 5
Bulk Fermentation
Place the kneaded dough in a clean bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise at room temperature for 4-6 hours, or until it has doubled in size.
Shape and Bake
- 6
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 230°C (450°F) and place a Dutch oven inside to heat.
- 7
Shape the Dough
Once the dough has risen, gently deflate it and shape it into a round loaf. Let it rest for 30 minutes.
- 8
Score and Bake
Carefully remove the hot Dutch oven, place the dough inside, score the top with a sharp knife, and cover with the lid. Bake for 30 minutes covered, then remove the lid and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- 9
Cool the Bread
Remove the bread from the Dutch oven and let it cool on a wire rack for at least 1 hour before slicing.